Hughes AN9-074-G, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...0 74 m Antenna Installation Guide Model AN9 074 G 1039384 0001 Revision C July 24 2015 11717 Exploration Lane Germantown MD 20876 Phone 301 428 5500 Fax 301 428 1868 2830 ...

Page 2: ...effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document Hughes Network Systems LLC shall not be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice Hughes Network Systems LLC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for ...

Page 3: ...ols 20 Chapter 3 Installing the antenna and radio 21 General instructions for assembling the antenna 21 Select the installation site 22 Install the satellite modem 23 Determining the pointing values and polarization setting 23 Pointing values 23 Polarization setting 23 Install the antenna mount 23 Installing the reflector bracket and tilt plate 25 Installing the antenna reflector 26 Installing the...

Page 4: ...Adjusting antenna azimuth and elevation 39 Adjusting azimuth 39 Checking the azimuth base starting position 40 Coarse azimuth adjustment 41 Fine azimuth adjustment 41 Adjusting elevation 42 Weatherproof the cable connections 43 Index 45 4 Contents 1039384 0001 Revision C ...

Page 5: ...explained below Each of these signal words indicates the severity of the potential hazard DANGER indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result ...

Page 6: ...rd for example fire or electric shock If other hazard symbols are used in this document they are identified in this section Additional symbols This document uses the following hazard symbols Indicates a safety message that concerns a potential electric shock hazard Indicates a safety message that concerns a potentially hazardous situation in which you could fall Indicates a safety message that con...

Page 7: ...ld come into contact with the power lines Always look up and check for overhead lines before moving a ladder If any part of the antenna or mount assembly comes in contact with a power line call the local power company to remove it Do not try to remove it yourself If the antenna reflector contacts electric power lines you may be killed or seriously injured For pole mount installations be sure to ob...

Page 8: ...rd All antennas must carry an industry standard and government approved Radiation Hazard Caution label on the feed support arm The antenna must be installed in a location not readily accessible to children and in a manner that prevents human exposure to potentially harmful levels of radiation Antennas mounted in the continental United States Puerto Rico or a site with an elevation angle that is 30...

Page 9: ...tened ladder that is locked to deny access to the general public Fenced or roof installations in commercial industrial or institutional environments must carry a Radiation Hazard Caution sign on the access door gate or permanently mounted access ladder within plain sight of anyone approaching the antenna from the front or sides of the reflector Once the transmitter becomes operational maintain a s...

Page 10: ...tallation do not attempt to catch it Move away and let it fall Note Some installations may require additional precautions See the appropriate site preparation and mount installation guide for more information 10 Antenna installation safety 1039384 0001 Revision C ...

Page 11: ...nas and their components Installers must expressly acknowledge the Hughes requirements for Hughes installations Model AN9 074 G antenna description The Hughes model AN9 074 G antenna is designed for Ka band applications Each JUPITER antenna station consists of an antenna assembly and a satellite modem The satellite modem communicates with both the Jupiter satellite and the Network Operations Cente...

Page 12: ...d information on each task refer to the sections and or other documents listed Table 1 Satellite antenna installation summary Task For details see 1 Explain the installation process to the customer 2 Conduct a site survey with the customer to identify a suitable location for the antenna Select the installation site on page 22 Appropriate site preparation and mount installation guide 12 Chapter 1 O...

Page 13: ...atitude and longitude If you do not have a smart device connect your laptop to the satellite modem and enter the coordinates from your GPS device when prompted Your GPS device must display coordinates in a degrees minutes seconds format which is commonly found on devices manufactured by Garmin Magellan etc Some phone or tablet GPS apps do not offer seconds measurements JUPITER Antenna Pointing Gui...

Page 14: ... commission the satellite modem as instructed in the appropriate satellite modem installation guide Approved cables For a list of approved coaxial cable types for the IFL between the antenna and the satellite modem see the Hughes FSB IFL Cable Approved List with lengths for JUPITER HTXXXX Domestic Installations FSB 120909_01 The FSB lists the maximum cable length for each approved cable type Becau...

Page 15: ...nents may contain sharp edges Use care when unpacking and handling antenna parts If any parts appear to have been damaged in transit immediately contact the freight carrier If any parts appear to be missing or damaged but not as a result of handling in transit contact your dealer or distributor Note To avoid potential damage leave all components in their protective packages until required The main...

Page 16: ...o the grounding block The Az El canister supports the antenna and secures it to the mast The elevation scale is used to measure the angle of antenna elevation The azimuth and elevation adjustment tools are used to finely adjust the azimuth and elevation of the reflector during antenna pointing See the JUPITER Antenna Pointing Guide 1039429 0001 for detailed instructions on how to adjust the assemb...

Page 17: ...nt and supports the antenna reflector The tilt plate allows the reflector to rotate so that it can be adjusted for proper tilt See also Figure 8 on page 25 Figure 3 Reflector bracket and tilt plate Reflector bracket Tilt plate Chapter 2 Antenna parts and recommended tools 1039384 0001 Revision C 17 ...

Page 18: ... bracket Figure 4 Reflector Handle the antenna reflector with care to avoid bending it or causing other damage Feed support arm Figure 5 shows the feed support arm which supports the radio assembly and feed horn Figure 5 Feed support arm Radiation exposure label 18 Chapter 2 Antenna parts and recommended tools 1039384 0001 Revision C ...

Page 19: ...ly Table 2 Small hardware parts Hardware parts Quantity Listed parts are used to attach Illustration showing where parts are used 5 16 inch 3 4 inch carriage bolts 5 Reflector bracket and tilt plate to Az El mount assembly Figure 8 on page 25 5 16 inch hex head serrated flange nuts 5 5 16 inch 3 4 inch carriage bolts 4 Antenna reflector to reflector bracket Figure 10 on page 27 5 16 inch hex head ...

Page 20: ...vent turning Torque wrench foot pounds With 1 2 inch and 7 16 inch sockets capable of measuring torque to 8 ft lb Torque wrench open end inch pounds 7 16 inch capable of tightening to 20 inch lb such as the Ripley model TW 207 AH B torque wrench which is preset to 20 inch lb Used to connect IFL to the radio assembly or ground block 3 mm ball end hex wrench For Allen screws on polarizer assembly fo...

Page 21: ...many procedures as possible on the ground To avoid electric shock stay at least 20 ft away from power lines when there is a chance that you or the equipment you are using could accidentally come into contact with the power lines Always look up and check for overhead lines before moving a ladder If any part of the antenna or mount assembly comes in contact with a power line call the local power com...

Page 22: ...mer preference for the installation site Work with the customer to see if a line of sight LOS is available at their preferred site Refer to the appropriate antenna site preparation and mount installation guide that discusses the factors you should consider when selecting an installation site The first and most important consideration when choosing a prospective site is whether the area can provide...

Page 23: ...ng a laptop as presented in the satellite modem software to obtain the required polarization setting either left hand circular polarization LHCP or right hand circular polarization RHCP Make a note of the required setting for reference when you install the radio See the JUPITER Antenna Pointing Guide 1039429 0001 and the OASIS User Guide 1040630 0001 for more information Install the antenna mount ...

Page 24: ...na site preparation and mount installation guide Refer to the installation reference sheet for any customer requested guidelines concerning the mount installation When you arrive at the site use the installation method location requested in the work order only if it will provide a good line of sight LOS to the satellite If the installation reference sheet does not specify a method use one of the m...

Page 25: ...corresponding holes in the Az El mount 4 From the opposite side of the reflector bracket place a hex nut on each bolt and tighten the nuts lightly only until snug The reflector bracket should rotate freely between the Az El mount and the tilt plate When the reflector bracket is correctly attached to the Az El mount you can see the tilt scale numbers above the tilt pointer as shown in Figure 9 on p...

Page 26: ...ector bracket do not place the reflector face down on a hard surface The weight of the reflector bracket and any additional pressure during assembly could bend the reflector 1 Hold the reflector against the reflector bracket so the hole for the Phillips head screw is nearest the bottom as shown in Figure 10 on page 27 2 Insert four carriage bolts 5 16 inch 3 4 inch into the holes in the reflector ...

Page 27: ... reflector bracket secure the four bolts with four 1 2 inch hex flange nuts and tighten the nuts Note Ensure the carriage bolts are firmly seated before tightening the nuts 5 Tighten the Phillips head screw and ensure the hex flange nuts holding the carriage bolts in place are secure Reflector Carriage bolts 4 Reflector bracket 1 4 inch x 1 2 inch Phillips head screw Chapter 3 Installing the anten...

Page 28: ... 11 Figure 11 Attaching the feed support arm to the reflector bracket 2 Insert two 1 4 inch x 3 4 inch hex head bolts down through the reflector bracket tailpiece into the feed support arm 3 Place one 1 4 inch flat washer 1 4 inch lock washer and 1 4 inch hex nut onto each bolt and tighten the nuts 28 Chapter 3 Installing the antenna and radio 1039384 0001 Revision C ...

Page 29: ...e of the bracket as shown in Figure 13 on page 30 Be sure the toothed key on the bracket fits into the slot on the underside of the radio as shown in the Figure 13 Note The support arm bracket key must fit into the radio slot If it does not the radio will be unable to transmit to the satellite correctly If you lose the screw that secures the radio to the feed arm find a replacement screw of the sa...

Page 30: ...Figure 13 Proper alignment of radio to feed support arm 30 Chapter 3 Installing the antenna and radio 1039384 0001 Revision C ...

Page 31: ...rization required for the antenna location you will have to change the setting Determining the polarization setting 1 At the satellite modem System Control Center enter the installation parameters as described in the JUPITER Antenna Pointing Guide 1039429 0001 to obtain the required polarization setting 2 Refer to Figure 15 on page 32 and check the position of the polarizer on the radio If the mar...

Page 32: ...ed to change the transmit circular polarization setting To change the polarization reposition the polarizer as follows 1 Use a 3 mm ball end hex wrench to remove the four screws that secure the feed horn to the radio 2 Separate the feed horn assembly from the radio and reposition it so that the marker on the base aligns with L label on the radio for LHCP or R for RHCP If the O ring comes out of th...

Page 33: ...dio and or feed horn causing damage to the equipment Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast Follow these steps to install the assembled antenna assembly onto the mast pipe 1 Before you install the antenna onto the mast pipe use a bubble level to ensure that the mast is plumb Check the mast at two perpendicular locations as shown in Figure 17 on page 34 Note The antenna mast must be plumb Th...

Page 34: ...El mount assembly This completes assembly of the antenna Depending on the antenna orientation and mount the antenna should look similar to the one shown in Figure 1 on page 12 Next you must route the IFL between the antenna and the satellite modem See Chapter 4 Cabling connections and grounding Note Reflector and reflector bracket not shown Az El mount assembly Mast 34 Chapter 3 Installing the ant...

Page 35: ...TXXXX Domestic Installations FSB 120909_01 The FSB lists the maximum cable length for each approved cable type for all relevant radio types Because it is impossible to predict the requirements specific to each installation site you must use your own judgment and best practices to determine how to route the IFL cable Coaxial cables and connectors can corrode if exposed to moisture Use only compress...

Page 36: ...he radio and the satellite modem Note Do not leave the service loop lying on roof or other mounting surface Do not block access to the azimuth and elevation adjustment nuts on the Az El mount assembly Be sure to run a grounding wire from the Az El plate to the ground block 3 Coil any additional cable and secure with UV resistant cable ties Where the IFL cable connects to the radio or to a ground b...

Page 37: ...s follows 1 Ensure the satellite modem is powered off and its power cord is unplugged from the outlet 2 Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the IFL cable connector 3 Connect the IFL cable to the connector on the radio as shown in Figure 20 4 Tighten the cable connector to 20 in lb 5 When the IFL cable is properly connected to both the radio and the satellite modem reapply po...

Page 38: ...ing practices the Hughes FSB HNS Broadband Requirements for RG 6 and RG 11 IFL Cable Connectors Ground Blocks and Ground Block Location FSB 050518_01 and applicable parts of the National Electrical Code NEC Antenna mast Ground the antenna mast at the Az El mount For specific grounding procedures refer to the documents listed above Radio Although the radio contains a ground screw on its underside u...

Page 39: ...e pointing guide Note When acquiring a signal start with the azimuth and maximize the signal then make minor adjustments to the elevation Do not pull on the antenna reflector or feed support arm to make pointing adjustments Doing so could cause permanent damage to the antenna Instead use the adjustment mechanisms and procedures described in this chapter Adjusting azimuth Figure 21 illustrates how ...

Page 40: ...tered in the curved slots You should not have to turn the two inner nuts on the adjustment bolt but if they are loose tighten them Leave the lockdown nuts loose so you can adjust azimuth Figure 22 Checking the azimuth base starting position One of the azimuth lockdown nuts is attached to this barrel Azimuth base 1 of 4 azimuth lockdown bolts Azimuth base Azimuth adjustment bolt View from underneat...

Page 41: ... azimuth adjustment use the azimuth adjustment bolt 1 Ensure the Az El canister nuts are tight enough to prevent the antenna from rotating on the mast 2 Using a 1 2 inch wrench rotate the azimuth adjustment bolt shown in Figure 22 on page 40 in either direction to achieve the desired azimuth angle Do not pull on the antenna reflector or feed support arm to make pointing adjustments Doing so could ...

Page 42: ...p and down relative to the horizon Figure 24 Adjusting antenna elevation To adjust antenna elevation 1 Loosen the elevation lockdown nuts on each side of the Az El mount See Figure 25 Figure 25 Elevation adjustment components 42 Chapter 5 Adjusting antenna azimuth and elevation 1039384 0001 Revision C ...

Page 43: ...n lockdown nuts on either side of the Az El mount Weatherproof the cable connections Hughes connectors in conjunction with the dielectric grease provide weatherproofing for outdoor connections These connectors should be used in new installations upgrades and any repairs Outdoor connectors on radios and ground blocks that are in areas with corrosive environments e g salt air may need additional wea...

Page 44: ...Figure 27 Hughes approved IFL cable connector with additional weatherproofing 44 Chapter 5 Adjusting antenna azimuth and elevation 1039384 0001 Revision C ...

Page 45: ...ng at the antennas 36 Tx Rx cable 37 Connectors cable and ground 37 E Elevation adjusting 42 F Feed support arm description 18 installing 28 G Grounding 38 H Hardware parts list 19 I IFL cable 14 35 weatherproofing 43 Installation selecting a site 22 summary of steps 12 Installing antenna mount 23 Az El mount assembly 33 feed support arm 28 radio assembly 29 reflector 26 reflector bracket 25 satel...

Page 46: ... 17 installing 25 S satellite modem installing 23 Setting tilt value 26 Site survey conducting 12 Summary of installation steps 12 T Tasks related to installation 12 Tilt plate installing 25 Tilt adjusting 26 Tool list 20 Torque values table 22 Transmitter radio 19 Tx Rx cable connecting 37 routing 36 W Weatherproofing 43 46 Index 1039384 0001 Revision C ...